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Articles 344 to 346 of the Indian Constitution: Language and Linguistic Minorities in the Modern Era Introduction Articles 344 to 346 of the Indian Constitution pertain to language and linguistic minorities. These articles recognize the importance of preserving linguistic diversity and promoting the rights of minority language speakers in India. In the modern era, these provisions continue to play a pivotal role in upholding cultural and linguistic pluralism, but they also require periodic review and adaptation. Article 344: Commission and Committee of Parliament on Official Language Article 344 mandates the appointment of a Commission and a Committee of Parliament on Official Language to promote the progressive use of the Hindi language for official purposes. Case Law: The Evolution of Official Language Policies In Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute v. State of Bihar (2015), the court emphasized the importance of Article 344 in recognizing Hindi as the official language. However...